FIFA World Cup Squads: Group H

Group H

Poland

Coach: Adam Nawalka

Star player: Robert Lewandowski

World Cup best: Third place 1974, 1982

How they got here: Poland are back at the World Cup finals for the first time since 2006 after comfortably topping their qualifying group. The last time they progressed beyond the group stages was 1986.

Senegal

Coach: Aliou Cisse

Star player: Sadio Mane

World Cup best: Quarter-final 2002

How they got here: The surprise package at the 2002 World Cup – they memorably beat hosts France – Senegal missed three editions of the tournament before securing their return by beating South Africa in a replayed group match. The original result was annulled after referee Joseph Lamptey was expelled by Fifa.

Colombia

Coach: Jose Pekerman

Star player: Radamel Falcao

World Cup best: Quarter-finals 2014

How they got here: Colombia’s star has waned a little since their brilliant showing in 2014, when they reached the last eight and were narrowly and controversially beaten by Brazil. Finished fourth in South American qualifying.